As Dan Parker climbs behind the wheel at the Phenix Motorsports Dragstrip in Phenix City, Alabama, it’s pretty obvious he’s not your typical driver. For one, Parker is blind. He’s driving with a friend in the passenger seat and an onboard guidance system that uses tones to help him stay on the center line of the strip.

“My ultimate goal is to become the world’s fastest blind man,” Parker says. “A blind man in Europe has been 200.4 miles per hour. So, my plan is, we’re going to bring that record home to the United States.”

It’s been a long road for Dan Parker, with a lot of twists and turns.

On the night of March 31, 2012, the 47-year old was behind the wheel of a “pro modified” vehicle he had built himself, his girlfriend Jennifer Stegall watching from the stands, when Parker lost control of the car.

About Nelson Régo

Nelson Régo is the owner and founder of the Cool Blind Tech website since November of 2012. Nelson launched the first show on March 14, 2013. He also directs the website as a whole, hiring staff, originating new shows, and approving all content.

In this overview, Hugo demonstrates some of the latest features in iOS 8. Looking for tips on using your iOS device? Now you can with the Tips app.
Hey Siri is put through the hands free test and Siri now incorporates Shazam, a great feature for music enthusiasts. Hugo then moves on to showing you how to use Spotlight, if you’re looking for a contact or an app. Sometimes you’re looking for answers. Spotlight now gives you suggestions from Wikipedia entries, places nearby, trending news and more. Other features included are audio ducking, battery usage on individual apps, weather app, contacts in the app switcher, and notification centre.
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